Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave: Guided Boat Tour & Exploration
Overview
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10 hours
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Embark on an unforgettable journey to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, home to some of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. Cruise along the river into Phong Nha Cave, famous for its stunning underground river and magnificent stalactites that sparkle in the cave’s mystical light.
Continue to Paradise Cave, often called the “Underground Palace,” where a wooden walkway leads you through vast chambers filled with towering limestone formations shaped over millions of years.
Surrounded by lush jungle and ancient karst mountains, this experience reveals the incredible beauty and geological wonders of central Vietnam. Exploring Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave is more than a tour — it’s a journey into one of the most breathtaking underground worlds in Asia.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha for pick-up arrangements.
You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.
If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.
You can also end your trip in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha.
What To Expect
Dong Hoi
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM: Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up from Dong Hoi city or Dong Hoi train station.
Phong Nha
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Pick-up from your hotel/homstay in the scenic Phong Nha Village area.
Options
Group Tour: Drop-off in Hue
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave Standard service Duration: 1 day Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Phong Nha and Paradise caves : Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Hue Van/ Bus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation . Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants Pickup included
Private Tour
Duration: 9 hours: Visit Phong Nha and Paradise Caves in 9 hours, including transportation from Dong Hoi and a boat ride to Phong Nha Cave. Local Specialty Lunch: Enjoy a tasty lunch with grilled meat, fish, rice, and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian options are available. Tourist SUV or Minivan: Travel in comfort with a tourist SUV or minivan, tailored to accommodate your group size. Pickup included
Group: Drop Dong Hoi/Phong Nha
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha Cave and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave Standard Service Duration: 9 hours Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Phong Nha & Dong Hoi Minibus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation for groups of up to 16 passengers Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants Pickup included
What‘s Included
An English-speaking tour guide with expertise in the history and culture of the caves
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village
Bottled water
Buggy ride through the jungle
Entrance tickets to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave
300 meter exploration on foot inside Phong Nha Cave
1 kilometer exploration of Paradise Cave
Travel hat
• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)
Dragon boat ride on the Son river
Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area
Tet holiday fees (10 USD per person)
Public holiday surcharge (April 28 – May 2): 150,000 VND per person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
443 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good
M406EZjasonh,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had “David” as our tour guide. Really gentle guy with a good sense of humour. Tour was chill, would recommend
Fun underground.
Peter M,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide David led up on a wonderful day exploring the cave systems. He was very knowledgeable and easy to understand.
Sobava travel
O8500RClucasc,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Both caves where beautiful, I booked with sobava travel and Jessica was so lovely and a massive help throughout the day it was a lovely experience, if recommend
Magic caves in Quang Binh Province
W7351AK,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful trip through two caves of Vietnam, in the area of Dong Hoi city (whose train station we arrived overnight with Da Nang). The first cave was Paradise. The second cave is "Water" by Fo Gna Kebank. We liked the service. The journey was easy and convenient. Our guide David was very attentive and social. Although we speak little English (and the tour we booked was in English), we were given time and key points were translated into Russian. There was always water in the car (we took it to the caves and didn't bother with the question). The minibus was air-conditioned and comfortable to drive. The group's not big until 15 people-- convenient. . The cave of paradise had majestic natural architecture. Huge magnificent vaults, tall, tall. Fancy stalactites of interesting shapes and sizes . One stalactite looked like a huge jellyfish, another like an old tree, the third like an old lady from Miojaki's world. . Then our group split up and some of the people went to Hell Cave and another to Kebank Fognja Cave. We were handed over to another group and there were two guides girls, very nice and considerate, but the names, we unfortunately didn't remember❤️ We were taken to lunch, it was very varied, there were several dishes on the table and soup and meat and potato envelopes and salad and something else, we couldn't eat everything (before the trip David had specified our food preferences. My child does not eat fish at all and this moment was taken into account, for which thank you very much”️ ). . To the Fognja Ke Bank Water Cave, we sailed by boat. It was very fascinating. We were swimming at high speed on the river, the kid really enjoyed it. It was nice, cool on the water on a hot day. The cave itself was very mysterious and sacred. We sailed down the cavernous river in bright blue, as did the boat itself - a very beautiful sight. The speed in the cave itself we slowed down and slowly swam through admiring the cave arches and stalactites and their bizarre shapes. In this cave, it's like there's a real dragon and we've been swimming slowly and slowly afraid to wake it up! The shape of the rocks can be mistaken for that dragon, and the reflection in the water stirs fantasy and you're already in fantastic worlds and it seems like another second and someone will dive out of the water beneath you. The roof of the boat is removed and you can tip your head back and enjoy the views. Then in this cave we walked on land. It was fascinating in contrast to water. And in one part of the land cave, there was a flock of bats that were high, high, and they were cute, but they didn't come near people. We admired the boats passing us by from the land and emerged from the cave into the bright sun. . The child said that he liked this cave the best he saw in Da Nang and Nha Trang”️ even more Banahills. . It is worth noting that David picked us up from the train station at the beginning of the tour and took us to the hotel at the end as agreed. Initially, they were in touch with the manager and then with the guide on Whatsapp - convenient, you can translate everything online:) 👍 . Let's remember fondly. Fognya Kebank National Park, Quang Binh Province and Dong Hoi.
Jessica is the Best!
L9751BNjackd,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jessica is the best tour guide!! This is a must do experience if you’re visiting Vietnam. Both caves were a once in a lifetime experience. Book this experience ASAP.
Great day
Flyer769493,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Booked this day trip directly and had a blast — Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave were stunning, well worth it. Special shoutout to our guide Jessica Trà, who deserves a medal for patience — I somehow managed to become the designated 'lost person' of the group and she still kept her cool and great energy the whole day. Informative, fun, and surprisingly peaceful between my disappearing acts. 5 stars, highly recommend! — Michael
A must-do
antoinej421,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day with Tra (Jessica) visiting the Paradise Cave and the Phong Nha Cave. Our guide is full of energy and perfectly organized our visit during this very touristy period. I recommend this company if you wish to visit the caves.
Excellent excursion from Dong Hoi to Paradise and Phong Nha Caves.
Stephen L,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome one day excursion to Paradise and Phong Nha caves. Our guide Lyly was excellent, informative, and made the whole experience a lot of fun. Everything was handled for us: hotel pickup/dropff, transportation, entrance tickets and lunch. Highly recommend!
Great Experience
Andrew E,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We went on the Paradise and Phong Nha caves tour and it was so fun. The caves were beautiful and our guide Jessica Trà made the experience unforgettable. We learned about the history of the caves, how the features were formed and learned some vietnamese along the way. I'd highly recommend it for a great day!
Paradise Cave and Phong Nha Cave
Kane E,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome tour. David was very friendly, helpful, and he knew what he was talking about when giving us some backstory to the caves. Lunch was great and 2 waters are included whenever you want them throughout the day. Overall great experience.
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